Road ID...Anybody got one?

[LoriO]

I got my Road ID bracelet after I had an accident at the barn where I keep my horse. Now anytime I ride my horse or my bike it gets strapped on my wrist. It is worth every penny just for the peace of mind it gives me. While my phone does have the ICE contacts in it, I do not rely on it inan accident because it is too easy for a cell phone to get broken or lost in an accident. At least the bracelet is attached to me and easily seen!

[Duck on Wheels]

Thanks to whoever started this thread; thanks for the reminder! I just checked my ankle-strap ID and found that DH's cell phone # there is out of date. I'll have to order a new one.

[AnnieBikes]

I also wear the Road ID every time I go for a long walk or a bike ride. Since my DH left for an 800 mile bike ride this morning, I will be riding and training alone sometimes. I wear the ankle bracelet and if wearing Keen cycle sandals and no socks, I wear the arm band. You never know when there might be an incident. Although I carry a cell, and as was stated earlier in this thread, it can disappear in the weeds, or someone might not see it.

If you order a Road ID off my blog noted below, then the Wellmont Hospice House gets $2 directly to them! It has been a very nice way to raise some money for them. Later this summer, I will be riding a 1500 mile ride in Oregon, Washington and Idaho to raise money for them.

[kfergos]

I've been thinking about getting one of these for a while, and I'd be interested in hearing the pros/cons of the interactive vs. normal Road ID. Is it really worth it? Would a paramedic or EMT actually call the number or check the web site? Would they at the hospital? It seems like a good idea, but only if emergency personnel actually used it.

This could be particularly good because although I've been a Massachusetts resident for 3 years (not counting the previous 4 years of college), I still have my old Washington state driver's license (I know, I know, it's not technically legal). Since I only rarely drive, it's not been a big deal, but I wonder how much good it would do in an accident to have an out of state license that references my parents' home address rather than my actual place of residence. I just want to be sure my DH can find out about me if something did happen, since I ride alone 99% of the time.

Edit to add: Also, if you maintain your own web site, couldn't you make your own emergency contact page and have them put your web site URL on as one of the lines?

[Becky]

I've been thinking about getting one of these for a while, and I'd be interested in hearing the pros/cons of the interactive vs. normal Road ID. Is it really worth it? Would a paramedic or EMT actually call the number or check the web site? Would they at the hospital? It seems like a good idea, but only if emergency personnel actually used it.

The interactive concept isn't really a new one. Medic Alert has done it for years, and it seems to work well for their users. I've been fortunate thus far- no one's ever needed to call Medic Alert with my user ID- so I can't give any first-hand testimony.

I would say that it's worth it if you need more than just basic "who I am" and emergency contact info. At $10 a year, it's considerably cheaper than Medic Alert too.....

[msincredible]

If you order a Road ID off my blog noted below, then the Wellmont Hospice House gets $2 directly to them! It has been a very nice way to raise some money for them. Later this summer, I will be riding a 1500 mile ride in Oregon, Washington and Idaho to raise money for them.

I just ordered one through your link.

[AnnieBikes]

Thank you so very much! I will be riding another long ride for our local Hospice House, beginning August 1st...1500 miles in 30 days with 4 rest days! I am very excited to ride again for them. In my past three long rides, one a year since 2007, I have raised $68,000. wahoo!!! Lots of people have bought RoadID's via the site and Hospice is the beneficiary. Thanks again!

2007 Southern Tier http://www.crazyguyonabike.com/doc/annesoutherntier2007
2008 Underground RR http://www.crazyguyonabike.com/doc/2...groundRailroad

2009 Northwest Loop

[Susan Otcenas]

I won a $15 gift certificate for a Road ID at a triathlon yesterday. Just placed an order this morning for an Ankle ID. I keep ICE numbers in my cell phone too, but had been thinking of ordering a RoadID anyway. I do 5:30 a.m. workouts 5 days a week, and it's dark and lonely out there much of the year. This will give me (and my family) a little more peace of mind.

[AnnieBikes]

I have gotten so used to wearing mine that I feel a bit, well, naked, if I don't have it on, like driving down the driveway before I put my seatbelt on. It just doesn't feel right!! With my DH on a self supported ride away from home, I want to have an ID if I have an accident.